Amazon is currently inviting people to have their bodies 3D scanned at its NYC offices. Participants are being asked to return every two weeks to have their bodies scanned over the course of 20 weeks. They are also being asked to answer a series of fitness and health questions.

*Initiatives such as this hint at the e-commerce giant’s plans of entering the virtual try-on and personalised fit space. Will this put an end to the commonly experience problem of ordering clothes online for them to arrive and not fit? Let’s hope so..*

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Microsoft adds customer service video chat feature to AR hardware

Microsoft has updated its headset system with an app so that users can video-chat experts while wearing it, along with screen-sharing what they’re seeing, so experts can respond with enhanced advice.

*Features such as this should allow users to address issues in a more streamline and efficient manner – does AR useage mark the future of customer service?*

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Instagram users can buy movie tickets without leaving the app

Fandango announced that people can purchase movie tickets through Instagram, thanks to a ‘Buy Tickets’ button on Fandango’s Instagram profile. Additionally, a ‘Shop’ button will allow users to look at movie merchandise and posters directly from Instagram.

* Fandango is one of the first within the ticketing industry to take advantage of the platform’s native shopping capabilities. It will be interesting to see how many people take advantage of being able to buy movie tickets directly from Instagram.*